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Our second child

Niall Blackborough

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Name

What did we call him?

Niall Blackborough

Born

When did he emerge?

22nd April 2019 17:46

Sex & Birth weight

What were his vital statistics?

Male & 3.458kg (7lb 10oz)

Total expenses

How much to raise Niall?

£28,976.13

Number of expenses

How many purchases have we made?

1788 (View all)

Top Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£409.00 (Car seat)

Top Non-Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£657.00 (Cruise with Mother and Father)

Top Hobby and Interests expense

The grandest expense?

£147.00 (Shotgun MTB seat and handles)


Total expenses by category

We group expenses into three core categories, these are the totals for each category, select a category for more detail.

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Essential

The costs that we see as absolutely necessary in raising a child and in essence, keeping them healthy and well, alive.

£10,986.55

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Non-Essential

The optional costs of raising a child and those which spark lively debate between Mummy and Daddy.

£16,642.59

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Hobbies and Interests

All the fun extras.

£1,367.07


Expenses for the last three years

Total expenses for the last three years, select a year for additional detail including the ability to view all years.

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2026

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2026

£3,711.37

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2025

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2025

£4,681.64

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2024

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2024

£3,538.53


The 25 most recent expenses for Niall - (View all)

The table below lists the last 25 expenses we have logged for Niall, to see more select any summary count, category or subcategory.

25 most recent expenses for Niall
Expense Date Categories Total Allocation Amount
Meal out with Mother and Father 23 Aug 202623/08/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £133.87 15% £20.08
Cake and hot chocolate with Mother and Father 23 Aug 202623/08/2026 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £31.18 25% £7.80
Haircut 21 Aug 202621/08/2026 Essential / Grooming and Toiletries £12.50 100% £12.50
Costa lunch 21 Aug 202621/08/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £8.96 100% £8.96
Drink and sweets Inflata nation 21 Aug 202621/08/2026 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £3.70 100% £3.70
Inflata Nation 21 Aug 202621/08/2026 Non-Essential / Leisure £14.99 100% £14.99
Nero withh mum 20 Aug 202620/08/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £5.95 100% £5.95
School Shoes 20 Aug 202620/08/2026 Essential / Education £43.00 100% £43.00
Share of shopping 17 Aug 202617/08/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £26.65 15% £4.00
School uniform 14 Aug 202614/08/2026 Essential / Education £45.95 100% £45.95
Lunch at Costa 14 Aug 202614/08/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £9.86 100% £9.86
Helping hands - holiday club 10 Aug 202610/08/2026 Non-Essential / Childcare £30.00 100% £30.00
Share of shopping 10 Aug 202610/08/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £226.88 15% £34.03
Share of shopping 8 Aug 202608/08/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £58.06 15% £8.71
Share of shopping 7 Aug 202607/08/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £14.95 15% £2.24
Icecream 6 Aug 202606/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £3.00 100% £3.00
Arcade 6 Aug 202606/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £4.50 100% £4.50
Photo Package 6 Aug 202606/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £127.99 25% £32.00
Bus ticket to Brugge 6 Aug 202606/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £35.00 100% £35.00
Drinks package 5 Aug 202605/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £296.75 20% £59.35
Onboard gratuities 2 Aug 202602/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £92.50 100% £92.50
Breakfast at hotel 2 Aug 202602/08/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £35.97 20% £7.19
Drinks package on cruise 2 Aug 202602/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £296.75 20% £59.35
Cruise with Mother and Father 2 Aug 202602/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £657.00 100% £657.00
Car parking for cruise 2 Aug 202602/08/2026 Non-Essential / Holiday £109.00 25% £27.25